Tears as coroner pays tribute to the friends who helped out tragic artist
A CORONER wept when acknowledging the “love” shown by the friends of a vulnerable artist who had started a new life in Islington after fleeing war-torn Somalia as a teenager. An inquest at St Pancras Coroner’s Court found that Nimo Younis, 37, a personal trainer and artist from Barnsbury, faced “inadequate” treatment from both the Met police and Camden and Islington NHS Trust (C&I) before she took her own life in January.
Family of knife victim tell of agony over brutal killing
THE family of a young father who was stabbed just yards from his mother’s home spoke of their anguish following his death as the sentencing of his killers was delayed for a fourth time. Dozens of family members and friends gathered at the Old Bailey on Monday to witness the sentencing of the three youths who were convicted of the murder of Nashon Esbrand.
Shocking death of sick man who lost his benefits
A MAN suffering from epilepsy, liver and lung disease who had trouble walking saw his disability benefits withdrawn up until a few months before his death. Stephen Braithwaite, 59, died at his Canonbury home after taking an accidental overdose of painkillers to cope with broken ribs sustained during a suspected seizure.
Friend guilty of a ‘savage and unprovoked’ murder
“ROT in hell”, screamed members of Lee Jay Hatley’s family, the father-of-one who was stabbed to death at a Canonbury flat, as his killer was sentenced to serve at least 28 years behind bars. Bradley Wood, 25, argued with Mr Hatley’s family as he was led out of the Old Bailey courtroom today (Friday) to start his life sentence.